Overhead view of digital dash and switches on a Godfrey Pontoon boat.

Operation & Safety August 08, 2025

Understanding Dash Switches on the AquaPatio: Full Guide to Functions & Features

Get to know the dash controls on your Godfrey AquaPatio Pontoon Boat with this easy-to-follow walkthrough. In this video, we explain the purpose of each switch—from the horn and LED lighting to navigation, docking, and bilge functions. Whether you're a new owner or just need a refresher, this guide helps you confidently operate your pontoon’s dashboard and customize it to your needs. Ideal for maximizing comfort, safety, and convenience on the water.

Timecodes
0:00 – Introduction to dash switches
0:14 – Horn and floor lighting controls
0:30 – Courtesy and docking lights explained
0:48 – Customizing the ACC switch
1:05 – Navigation and anchor light functions
1:21 – Exterior LED and bilge switch overview
1:39 – Master power switch function
1:45 – Learn more at godfreypontoonboats.com

Hi, I'm Tom with Godfrey Pontoon Boats. Today we're on the AquaPatio 255 Single Flip Lounge, and we're going to run through the switches on the dash.

The first button is pretty self-explanatory—it's the horn, and it's nice and loud. The second button is for the floor, which turns on all the LED lights at the base of the furniture. The courtesy light switch controls the night lights placed throughout the boat, helping you navigate in dark or low-light conditions.

The docking lights are like headlights, located to the left and right of the boat near the navigation lights. These help you see the dock or your approach area in low-light or nighttime conditions. The ACC switch is a blank switch that customers can customize later if they want to add a new feature. As it stands, the ACC switch does nothing.

The navigation lights control the red and green lights on either side of the boat and are activated with a single button. The anchor light is the white light above the Bimini and also turns on with a single button. The exterior button controls the LED lights on the outside of your pontoons.

The bilge switch is for the center tube storage area. If your boat doesn’t have center tube storage, you won’t have a bilge button. However, if you have a twin-engine boat, you will have a bilge switch for each engine.

Finally, the master power switch shuts everything off.

Thanks for joining us today! If you have any more questions, please visit our website at godfreypontoonboats.com.